It is quite probaly hemorroïds, which is quite common. Often linked to a lack of physoiscal activity (or too long time staying in a sitting position). This is often without gravity, but see a health professional, they will treat the bleeding (can cause infections as you said) and probbaly suggest some ways to prevent from coming back. Some rare cases can be important enough to justify some surgery so it is not something to sneeze at.

And it can also be an array of other things that are much nastier. So in any case, as Kyle advised go see a health professional.

Patrick

Science has proof without any certainty. Creationists have certainty without
any proof. (Ashley Montague)

Many people use toilet paper, it would be better if they wash with water and soap. Well, a bit busy but more higienis I think. Some toilet paper are rough and could make skin irritation which could lead to infection. Also it is very possible that the faeces is still around that also will caus infection because od the dirt.

Urgh...that's nasty..... by the way, I've ever watched one health program about hemorroïds. it can be caused by many factors und one of them is too much in sitting position...if the case is only blood comin' out from anus, that's still no need to worry....they said that you've to go to the surgery if there's already 'something' like flesh comin' out from the anus so you have to make it get inside again......

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OK, here's my 2 cents: NO, it is not common, YES it is possible, without having a desease: the mucoase of the rectum and anus is made out of a unistratified epithelial tissue... Only one layer of cells, easy to deteriorate if your poo is dry...

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Yeah, don't ever say bleeding is common. Whatever, wherever, whenever, when you found yourselves bleeding (except for menstruation*), something has just happened and you should see medical people to solve your problem.

* Sometimes blood that coming out during menstruation is not a blood from endometrium wall. It comes from an infection or another place, and we should be careful of this

As said earlier this symptom can be caused by many things.So the safest way is to go and see a health professional who will be able to see what is the best treatment, rather than copying the treatment given to someone you don't know and whose symptoms are only shortly described over the internet.

Patrick

Science has proof without any certainty. Creationists have certainty without
any proof. (Ashley Montague)